Lac Fourchu Airfield

Livet-et-Gavet, FR 🇫🇷 Closed Airport

ICAO

FR-0486

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

FR-ARA

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 45.058056° N, 5.933056° E

Continent: Europe

Type: Closed Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Closure Date

Not applicable. The airfield is believed to be a phantom entry in aviation databases, as there is no credible historical, cartographic, or physical evidence of its existence. Therefore, a closure date is not applicable.

Reason for Closure

Not applicable. As the airfield most likely never existed, it was not closed for any specific reason. The listing in some non-official databases is considered to be an error, a data artifact, or a fictional creation, possibly for flight simulation purposes.

Current Status

The site at the specified coordinates (45.058056, 5.933056) is a natural, high-altitude alpine environment surrounding the lake Lac Fourchu. It is located within the Belledonne mountain range at an elevation of approximately 2,060 meters (6,760 feet). The area is a protected Natura 2000 site, recognized for its ecological value, and is a popular destination for hiking and nature tourism. There is no infrastructure present other than hiking trails.

Historical Significance

The site has no known historical significance as an airfield. A thorough review of historical and current aerial photography (including from France's IGN) and official aviation records shows no trace of a runway, taxiway, or any aviation-related infrastructure. The designation 'FR-0486' is not an official ICAO code and appears only in user-generated, non-official databases. The location itself is a high-altitude, rugged mountain area entirely unsuitable for aviation operations.

Reopening Prospects

There are zero plans or prospects for 'reopening' this airfield, as it is not a recognized or historical aviation site. The construction of an airfield at this location would be technically infeasible and legally impossible due to the extremely challenging mountainous terrain, high altitude, and its status as a protected natural environment.

AI-Generated Content: This closure information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources and historical records. Details may be incomplete or outdated; please verify with local aviation authorities for official status.

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